Farage Claims Petrol Bomb Attack at Home
In a recent interview, Nigel Farage, leader of the British Reform Party, stated that petrol bombs were placed in letterboxes early in 2025. Farage told The Telegraph that while he wasn’t home at the time of the explosion, he did witness the aftermath. He mentioned that police are looking into the case, but no suspects have been identified so far. Additionally, Farage revealed that he had received personal gifts to assist with his security, which sparked criticism from opposition parties.
“It was clearly an arson attempt. I was away, but when I returned, I saw the damage,” he remarked. “Luckily, it was just smoldering on the porch. It seems the person responsible might have been confused in the moment. The police are doing their best, but there haven’t been any leads yet.” He chose not to speak about the incident earlier, fearing it might necessitate even tighter security measures.
“Things happen in public view, yes, but a lot goes unnoticed—like minor acts of vandalism or homes being targeted,” he added. He recounted a past incident where protesters attacked him while he was in his car. A woman who threw a milkshake at him during the 2024 Clacton general election was given a suspended prison sentence.
The Telegraph also noted that Farage received around £5 million for security from Thai billionaire Christopher Harbourne in early 2024. Farage expressed gratitude toward Harbourne, mentioning that his request for state-funded security had been denied. “I feel quite isolated and have to accept that reality. Christopher genuinely cares about my safety,” he stated. “This support allows me to focus on living my life securely.”
Farage alleged that someone unlawfully accessed his property, which heightened his fears since 2013 when he faced a hostile crowd outside the Scottish Parliament. He claimed the current climate had worsened, particularly due to a rise in violent rhetoric from certain groups. Despite reporting several online threats to the authorities, he felt the response was lacking.
Following his election win in 2024, Farage mentioned that he has a “reasonable level of protection,” although he noted that his security measures were decreased after a review. Both the Conservatives and Labour have accused him of violating Commons rules by not declaring these gifts in the register of interests. The Reforms Party defended Farage, asserting that the money was purely personal and given before his election.
According to the Commons Code of Conduct, newly elected MPs must register all financial interests and benefits received in the year leading up to the election. As Farage campaigns ahead of the May 7 local elections, he warned that rising intimidation could deter capable individuals from pursuing public service.
